Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

Test Code
ESR


Preferred Specimen
Blood


Minimum Volume
0.20 ML


Instructions
Specimen must arrive within 4 hours of draw at ambient temperature or within 24 hours of draw at refrigerated temperature.


Transport Container
Lavender


Methodology

Automated method using HemaTechnologies ESR STAT PLUS Analyzer

 


Reference Range



Reference ranges are age, sex, and methodology dependant.









Performing Laboratory
Indiana Regional Medical Center



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.